Insigneo Advisory Services LLC increased its stake in shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 13.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 19,179 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,335 shares during the period. Insigneo Advisory Services LLC’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $3,209,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of MU. REAP Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Micron Technology during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Micron Technology during the third quarter worth $27,000. Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired a new stake in Micron Technology during the second quarter valued at $30,000. AlphaQuest LLC increased its holdings in Micron Technology by 13,250.0% in the second quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 267 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 265 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. raised its position in shares of Micron Technology by 79.3% in the third quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 199 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 88 shares during the period. 80.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Micron Technology News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Micron Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Micron began shipping customer samples of a record 256GB LPDRAM SOCAMM2 module — a product milestone that strengthens its leadership in AI/data‑center memory (better performance per watt and higher density). Micron Sets New Benchmark With the World’s First High-Capacity 256GB LPDRAM SOCAMM2
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple outlets report Micron shipping the high‑capacity LPDRAM and highlighting technical advantages (faster inference, lower power, smaller footprint) — a commercial catalyst for AI and HPC server demand. Micron (MU) Begins Shipping Highest-Capacity 256GB AI Memory Module Samples
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street remains constructive: recent analyst moves include Morgan Stanley and UBS increasing targets (and Stifel raising its target as well), signaling continued bullishness on memory pricing and margins. Micron (MU) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights
- Neutral Sentiment: Micron opened a major assembly & test facility in India (Sanand) to expand manufacturing capacity — positive long‑term for supply resilience but not an immediate earnings swing. Micron’s India Plant Opens New Chapter In AI Memory Capacity
- Neutral Sentiment: Volatility has boosted option premiums; some traders highlight lucrative short‑put yields as income/value strategies while others view the move as a sign of elevated risk. Micron Technology Short-Put Plays Have Huge Yields – Attractive to Value Investors
- Negative Sentiment: Today’s drop is driven mainly by a broad market selloff tied to escalating conflict in the Middle East — a macro/geopolitical shock that hit memory and other high‑beta tech names hard. The Iran Conflict Is Hitting Stocks Across the World
- Negative Sentiment: Analysts and market note heightened short‑term risk for memory stocks from macro shocks, profit‑taking after a strong run, and lingering concerns about HBM competition/possible cyclical oversupply. How Low Can Micron Stock Go?
Micron Technology Trading Down 8.0%
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, December 17th. The semiconductor manufacturer reported $4.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.77 by $1.01. Micron Technology had a return on equity of 22.71% and a net margin of 28.15%.The company had revenue of $13.64 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.62 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.79 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 56.7% on a year-over-year basis. Micron Technology has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 8.220-8.620 EPS. Analysts predict that Micron Technology, Inc. will post 6.08 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Micron Technology Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, January 14th. Investors of record on Monday, December 29th were issued a $0.115 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 29th. This represents a $0.46 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. Micron Technology’s dividend payout ratio is currently 4.37%.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Micron Technology news, EVP Manish H. Bhatia sold 26,623 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $391.04, for a total transaction of $10,410,657.92. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 323,486 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $126,495,965.44. This trade represents a 7.60% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Sumit Sadana sold 25,000 shares of Micron Technology stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $429.89, for a total value of $10,747,250.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 248,021 shares in the company, valued at $106,621,747.69. This represents a 9.16% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders bought 23,200 shares of company stock valued at $7,821,723 and sold 73,623 shares valued at $27,307,408. 0.24% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Analyst Ratings Changes
MU has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Barclays lifted their price target on Micron Technology from $275.00 to $450.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Phillip Securities upgraded Micron Technology to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Micron Technology from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Sunday, November 23rd. TD Cowen increased their price objective on shares of Micron Technology from $300.00 to $450.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, Susquehanna boosted their target price on shares of Micron Technology from $200.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-nine have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $371.83.
About Micron Technology
Micron Technology, Inc is a global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures memory and storage solutions. Its product portfolio includes dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), NAND flash memory, solid-state drives (SSDs), memory modules and embedded memory solutions for a wide range of computing and electronic devices. Micron supplies components used in data centers, enterprise and cloud infrastructure, client computing, mobile devices, automotive systems and industrial applications, and also markets consumer-facing products under the Crucial brand.
Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Micron has grown into an international manufacturer with research, development and production facilities across multiple regions.
Featured Stories
- Five stocks we like better than Micron Technology
- New Copper-Rich “Kraken” Zone Discovered
- America’s 1776 happening again
- 3 Signs You May Want to Switch Financial Advisors
- Silver’s squeeze is tightening – opportunity forming
- Trump’s NEW Executive Order – BIG Changes Coming to Retirement Accounts
Want to see what other hedge funds are holding MU? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report).
Receive News & Ratings for Micron Technology Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Micron Technology and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.
